Sarah Sheldon
Bathurst
Summary
I am a Registered Nurse with a passion for my chosen specialty of Drug and Alcohol services. Since taking up a position with NSW Health in 2016, I have had the opportunity to work within both the inpatient and community health settings. My passion for consumer advocacy led me to community drug and alcohol. I have had the privilege of holding a variety of positions in this field including OTP GP Liaison, OTP RN Case Manager, Acting D&A CNC CL for the inpatient services and most recently as Nurse Unit Manager for the Bathurst Hub Drug and Alcohol Service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Unit Manager
WNSW Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
07.2022 - Current
- Oversight of all clinical activities to ensure consistent delivery of excellent consumer care
- Management of resources to maximize the delivery of a high-quality service whilst delivering on budget & service delivery KPI’s
- Implement and support excellent recruitment, induction, professional development & performance management to achieve a healthy workplace culture
- Liaise with internal & external stakeholders to develop and implement strategies to improve the drug & alcohol service
Registered Nurse-OTP GP Liaison/Case Manager
WNSW Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
02.2017 - 07.2022
- Assessed, planned, implemented & evaluated consumer care needs to support them reaching their goals
- Co-ordinated collaborative care with internal & external stakeholders to facilitate positive consumer outcomes
- Delegated and supervised EN’s, AIN’s, Medical students and new staff
- Practiced in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Professional Standards & the Drug & Alcohol Clinical Care Standards
Registered Nurse-Mental Health Clinician
WNSW Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Assessed, planned, implemented & evaluated patient care needs to support them reaching their goals
- Worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support consumers presenting with mental health concerns
- Practiced in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Professional Standards
Education
Graduate Diploma - Counselling (Drug & Alcohol Studies)
University of Southern Queensland
12.2018
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Sturt University
12.2014
Skills
- High level leadership
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Strategic service improvement
- Creative service improvement
- Capacity to manage multidisciplinary groups
- Ability to motivate staff
- Ability to co-ordinate staff
- Ability to meet deadlines
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- The outdoors
- Time with friends & family
Timeline
Nurse Unit Manager
WNSW Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
07.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse-OTP GP Liaison/Case Manager
WNSW Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
02.2017 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse-Mental Health Clinician
WNSW Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
01.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Nursing -
Charles Sturt University
Graduate Diploma - Counselling (Drug & Alcohol Studies)
University of Southern Queensland
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